Aviation unions in Nigeria have issued a 14-day ultimatum to airline operators, demanding immediate payment of the statutory five percent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) collected from passengers.

The unions argue that the unpaid levies have accumulated into billions of naira, creating severe funding challenges for aviation agencies and risking air safety.They emphasize that the TSC is a legal obligation mandated by law and international aviation standards, not a discretionary payment.

The unions warn that continued non-payment undermines the financial stability of agencies responsible for safety oversight, which are essentially cost-recovery organizations.

Failure to comply could lead to industrial action, with unions threatening to use all necessary measures to prevent the aviation sector from being compromised.The airlines have not yet responded to the demand, leaving the situation unresolved.